First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
African nations seek scrutiny of US, others over systemic racism
African nations have prepared a draft resolution at the U.N.'s top human rights body that singles out the U.S.
African nations have prepared a draft resolution at the U.N.'s top human rights body that singles out the U.S.
Coronavirus cases surpass 8 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
Shopping indoors once again allowed in San Francisco
San Francisco entered the next phase of reopening from the coronavirus pandemic by allowing indoor shopping.
San Francisco entered the next phase of reopening from the coronavirus pandemic by allowing indoor shopping.
COVID-19 level stabilizes in California, but Latinos and Blacks face concerns
Authorities say COVID-19 infections in California are stable, but Latinos and African Americans experience more negative effects from the outbreak.
Authorities say COVID-19 infections in California are stable, but Latinos and African Americans experience more negative effects from the outbreak.
American Red Cross now testing blood donors for COVID-19 antibodies
The American Red Cross now tests all donors for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in their blood.
The American Red Cross now tests all donors for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in their blood.
‘We’re sure that dogs could detect COVID-19’: UK group says it’s training canines to sniff out virus
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends next month, what happens then?
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Maskless woman seen on video coughing on customer inside NY bagel store after argument
Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.
Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.
Coronavirus 'positivity rate' in California has declined, even with protests
To date, California has more than 2.8 million tests performed, more than 151,000 positive cases and more than 5,000 deaths.
To date, California has more than 2.8 million tests performed, more than 151,000 positive cases and more than 5,000 deaths.
Gov. Newsom says coronavirus 'positivity rate' in California has declined
Gov. Newsom said Monday in his COVID-19 response briefing that the coronavirus 'positivity rate' has declined, even with protests taking place across the state.
Gov. Newsom said Monday in his COVID-19 response briefing that the coronavirus 'positivity rate' has declined, even with protests taking place across the state.
Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.
Poll: Black Americans most likely to know a COVID-19 victim
Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died compared with 5% of Americans overall and 4% of white Americans.
Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died compared with 5% of Americans overall and 4% of white Americans.
San Jose library launches new contactless service
The San Jose Public Library is making some changes to how members can access physical items from the library due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The San Jose Public Library is making some changes to how members can access physical items from the library due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report: Ezekiel Elliott, other Cowboys players test positive for COVID-19
Ezekiel Elliott is one of several Dallas Cowboys players who have tested positive for COVID-19, his agent said Monday.
Ezekiel Elliott is one of several Dallas Cowboys players who have tested positive for COVID-19, his agent said Monday.
Community art project spared during Lafayette fire
The art project was designed with kids in mind -- to remind them to look at the world around them, instead of computer and tablet screens.
The art project was designed with kids in mind -- to remind them to look at the world around them, instead of computer and tablet screens.
Indoor malls reopen in San Francisco
There are new rules when malls reopen.
There are new rules when malls reopen.
California has recorded more than 5,000 COVID-19 deaths
On Sunday, the state Department of Public Health reported 148,855 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 5,063 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.
On Sunday, the state Department of Public Health reported 148,855 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 5,063 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.
24 Hour Fitness announces permanent closure of 10 Bay Area locations
As it became clear that the COVID-19 shutdown would be prolonged, the chain suspended billing members as of April 16.
As it became clear that the COVID-19 shutdown would be prolonged, the chain suspended billing members as of April 16.
Berkeley may ease business operating restrictions, but advises caution
The determination will be made closely following state guidelines and with the warning that there is no vaccine or treatment for the novel coronavirus, meaning precautions such as distancing and wearing a face covering when within 30 feet of someone should be followed.
The determination will be made closely following state guidelines and with the warning that there is no vaccine or treatment for the novel coronavirus, meaning precautions such as distancing and wearing a face covering when within 30 feet of someone should be followed.